According to the police report, Oyoo wanted to make an announcement to the congregation but had not informed the priest in advance. The priest reportedly declined to allow him to address the congregation, prompting a confrontation that escalated into a physical fight. A church service at All Saints Church of Uganda in Abim District was disrupted […]
Fr. Ssewava’s death comes as a loss to the Kiwatule Parish community, where he had been serving, as well as the wider Kampala Archdiocese. The Kampala Archdiocese is mourning the death of Rev. Fr. Charles Lwanga Ssewava, who has been serving at Kiwatule Parish. According to a death announcement issued by the Office of the […]
While releasing the mock exams, the Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, challenged the headteachers to use the remaining period before the Primary Leaving Examinations to improve the performance of the candidates. A total of 2,944 candidates have scored Division U in the 2026 Mukono Diocese mock examinations, with only 334 candidates attaining Division […]
Over the years, Fr Kabuye produced a vast repertoire of sacred music, ranging from traditional African and Luganda compositions to Western-style polyphonic music. New Vision reported in 2016 that his repertoire had grown to more than 5,000 songs. Rev Fr Dr James Kabuye, one of Uganda’s most celebrated Catholic priests and sacred music composers, has […]
Speaking after the ceremony, Fr. Ishanga said the arrival of Fr. Akirana would enable the parish to strengthen its pastoral work and improve the formation of Christians. Christians at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Nakibano, Naggojje Sub-county, Mukono District, have welcomed Rev. Fr. Luke Akirana, who has been assigned to the […]
He said: “Abaagala abaana baabwe basomere bwereere era bagenda kusomera bwereere!” meaning that those who want their children to study entirely for free risk gaining little from the education system. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has challenged the Government over its policy discouraging parents from making financial contributions towards the education of […]
Reflecting on their journey, James revealed that he met Betty while they were fellow members of staff at Mpoma Girls School more than 25 years ago. For more than 25 years, Betty Namukasa and James Omonyi have shared love, family, work and life together. Now, the proprietors of St. James Nursery and Primary School have […]
According to the Nabagereka, rising cases of domestic violence, divorce, substance abuse, polygamy and the growing number of street children are signs that families are under increasing pressure and require more intentional intervention from the Church. The Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, has challenged the Church of Uganda to stop treating pre-marital counselling as a […]
Fr. Ssekiziyivu also encouraged Christians to regularly receive the Sacrament of Penance, saying it spiritually prepares believers to worthily receive the Holy Eucharist and strengthens their relationship with God. Rev. Fr. Michael Ssekiziyivu, the Curate of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, has called on Christians to uphold modest dressing whenever they attend church, saying […]
In his homily, Bishop Kakooza commended families, parish communities and seminaries for their spiritual, moral and material support in the formation of priests. The Bishop of Lugazi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza, has urged parents and guardians to encourage their children to respond to God’s call by joining seminaries and religious institutions to prepare for […]